AMA Advocacy on ACOs and CO-OPs

Consider the AMA your ally and advocate on issues related to Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Consumer Operated and Oriented Plans (CO-OPs) and other collaboratives. Find archived letters and other documentation related to our advocacy efforts on this topic. AMA policy, as well as official federal guidance related to this advocacy effort, is also provided.

AMA Letters to the U.S. Department of Health and HumanServices (DHHS) on ACOs

On June 3, 2011 the AMA submited comments to HHS and CMS on the Medicare Shared Savings Program.

On June 3, 2011 the AMA sumbitted comments to the CMS on their proposed rule on Medicare ACOs.

On May 26, 2011 the AMA submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice on the proposed Statement of Antitrust Enforcement Policy regarding ACOs participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program.